Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Mississippi Permit Test (2026)
Study for the official DPS Computerized Exam with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.
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Mississippi Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
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30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1–3
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New-driver rules in Mississippi
Mississippi issues a learner's permit at 15, which allows driving only with a licensed driver 21 or older in the seat beside you; the permit must be held at least twelve months (out-of-state permit time counts, and the wait disappears at 17). The intermediate license (Class Y) then limits unsupervised driving to 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with no time restriction for driving to or from work. At all other hours a parent, guardian, or other licensed driver 21 or older must occupy the seat beside the driver.
Verified 2026-09-08 · Source: DPS
Mississippi permit test FAQ
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Mississippi?
You can apply for a learner's permit in Mississippi at 15, according to the DPS (verified 2026-09-26).
How much does the Mississippi permit cost?
Learner's permit: $7 (valid two years). Class R regular license: $24 for four years or $47 for eight years. Printed driver's manual: $3. Fees are payable by cash, debit, or credit only. — as listed by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), verified 2026-09-26. Always confirm current fees on the official site.
Can you take the Mississippi permit test online?
No. The Mississippi Computerized Exam is administered in person through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), not online (verified 2026-09-26).
Who runs the permit test in Mississippi?
Driver licensing in Mississippi is handled by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS). The official site is https://www.dps.ms.gov/.
Where can I read the official Mississippi driver handbook?
The official Mississippi driver handbook is published by the DPS at https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/1.15.2025%20Revised%20MDPS%20Driver%27s%20Manual.pdf. Practice questions on this site are original and grounded in that handbook and Mississippi traffic law — quote the official handbook for the legal text.
What is the Mississippi permit test officially called?
The DPS officially calls it the Computerized Exam. "Permit test" and "written test" are common informal names for the same exam.
What is the legal BAC limit for adult drivers in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, a driver who is 21 or older is over the per-se alcohol limit at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%, according to the DPS (verified 2026-09-23). Impairment can begin below that number.
What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Mississippi?
Drivers under 21 in Mississippi are held to a zero-tolerance rule: the limit is 0.02%, according to the DPS (verified 2026-09-23).
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